How to find cheap flights to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Zamboanga International Airport is Rs162,584. A round-trip plane ticket to ZAM right now is Rs301,190.
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About two months before taking off is a great time to book tickets to Zamboanga, where Zamboanga International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Zamboanga. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Zamboanga International Airport.
Best time to go to Zamboanga
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Zamboanga is usually July.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to ZAM that suits your plans and budget.
Travel to Zamboanga in June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ZAM, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Zamboanga are generally more affordable.
With averages of between 24ºC and 31ºC, April is when Zamboanga is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
February has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 24ºC to 31ºC.
February often brings more sun than cloud. With 11 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Zamboanga.
Rain is more likely during May, which gets around 25 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Zamboanga with Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. These leading airlines offer nonstop flights to Zamboanga International Airport.
Think about booking your ZAM plane ticket with Cebu Pacific. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 80% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
The timezone at ZAM is UTC+8.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Zamboanga International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to ZAM:
Zamboanga International Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Zamboanga from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
Central Zamboanga is about 2 kilometres from ZAM.
You'll get to the centre in around 5 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ZAM.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Zamboanga, unpack your bags at one of these top hotels:
Zamboanga highlights
These popular sights have to be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Zamboanga:
Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres south of the city centre.
Zamboanga Memorial Gardens: Here's where you can hit the pause button when exploring Zamboanga. This park is roughly 8 kilometres west of the centre.
Blue Beach: Need another good reason to visit Zamboanga? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 5 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Maluso from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)
The nearby city of Maluso is about 97 kilometres from ZAM. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 3 hours 10 minutes.
Travelling from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tuburan
Tuburan is around 40 kilometres from Zamboanga International Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of the Philippines
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in the Philippines, starting with Iligan. Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls are must-do's in this city, which is about 274 kilometres north-east of Zamboanga.
Another city in the Philippines that has plenty going for it is Pagadian. From Zamboanga, it's roughly 177 kilometres north-east and serves up highlights like Lourdes Falls and Pulacan Falls. Swing by Alegria Falls too.
Or head for Cotabato, roughly 241 kilometres east of Zamboanga. Tamontaka Church, Kutawato Cave and Episcopal Church are among the many reasons to visit.
